On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ Selected Writings from St. Maximus the Confessor

The last half of the twentieth century saw the establishment of the reputation of St Maximus the Confessor as the greatest of all Byzantine theologians. Until very recently, however, little of his work has been available in English translation, save for some collections of brief reflections arranged in centuries and a few brief treatises. This volume provides translations from St Maximus’ two main collections of theological reflections "his Ambigua (or Difficulties) and his Questions to Thalassius" plus one of his Christological opuscula. The translations are accompanied by immensely helpful notes and prefaced by a long, brilliant introduction to the theology of the Confessor. This is the ideal volume from which to learn at first hand the depth and insight of St Maximus’ cosmic vision and grasp of the complexities of human nature. Other books on Patristics published by St Vladimir’s Seminary Press include: On Marriage and Family Life (St John Chrysostom), translated by Catherine Roth and David Anderson.St. Maximus the Confessor is the author of 'On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ Selected Writings from St. Maximus the Confessor', published 2003 under ISBN 9780881412499 and ISBN 088141249X.